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Winning blow: bishop to d7 (g4)

c9-09003
Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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White to move — find the best continuation

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The tactical motive

Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.

White to move — find the best continuation

Solution & explanation

Main line

29. Bd7 Nf5 30. N2e4 Nxd6 31. Nxg5

Why it works

  • Great move! bishop to d7 keeps the pressure (+3.0).
  • knight to e4 develops smoothly.
  • Strong! knight to g5 is the sharp choice (+3.1).
  • You reach a winning position (+3.1).
  • If instead Nf5, then N2e4 and you stay on top.

About this position

These pieces come from starting position #626.

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